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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Systems Administrator - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Governance, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Architecture, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Data Classification, Cyberark, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Qualys, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/security-systems-administrator-durham_1186407 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. * 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, systems administration, or related technical roles. * 3+ years of experience supporting Identity and Access Management solutions. * Experience managing enterprise vulnerability management programs and remediation processes. * Experience with cloud security technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure. * Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) * Privileged Identity Management (PIM) * Vulnerability Scanning Platforms (Qualys or similar) * PowerShell scripting and automation * Microsoft Azure Administration * Security Monitoring and Incident Response * Risk Assessment and Security Controls * Data Classification and Data Protection * Experience implementing identity governance and administration programs. * Experience supporting regulatory compliance frameworks such as SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA. * Familiarity with SIEM and security analytics platforms. * Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CIS Controls. * Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert * Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) * Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) * GIAC Security Certifications * CompTIA Security+ *Demonstrates deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security technologies, risk management, and threat mitigation strategies. * Identity Governance * Implements and manages secure identity lifecycle processes while ensuring appropriate access controls and regulatory compliance. * Evaluates complex technical problems, identifies root causes, and develops effective security solutions. * Understands business risk and prioritizes security initiatives based on organizational impact and threat exposure. * Communicates technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership. * Builds strong partnerships across IT, Compliance, HR, Legal, and business functions to achieve security objectives. ## Description * The Security Systems Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, administering, and continuously improving the organization's cybersecurity capabilities with a primary focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Purview, and Vulnerability Management. * Design and implement data classification, sensitivity labeling, and data protection strategies across Microsoft 365 services. * Monitor and investigate policy violations, compliance alerts, and security incidents involving sensitive business information. * Partner with InfoSec, HR, and business stakeholders to support data governance and regulatory compliance initiatives. * Develop reporting and dashboards to measure data protection effectiveness and compliance program maturity. * Administer and support enterprise IAM solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) with CyberArk. * Design, implement, and maintain identity governance processes, including user lifecycle management, role-based access controls (RBAC), access reviews, and privileged account management. * Monitor and remediate identity-related security risks, unauthorized access attempts, and authentication anomalies. * Collaborate with Human Resources and business stakeholders to ensure timely provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning of user access. * Develop and maintain access control policies, standards, and procedures aligned with security and compliance requirements. * Lead the organization's vulnerability management program across servers, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and network infrastructure. * Perform vulnerability assessments using approved scanning and security monitoring tools. * Analyze security findings, determine risk levels, and prioritize remediation efforts based on business impact and threat exposure. * Collaborate with Infrastructure, Application Owners, and third-party vendors to coordinate remediation activities. * Track remediation progress and provide executive-level reporting on vulnerability trends, risk exposure, and remediation performance. * Validate corrective actions and ensure vulnerabilities are properly remediated within established service-level objectives. * Evaluate, implement, and maintain security technologies and controls that support organizational cybersecurity objectives. * Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from various security tools and platforms. * Develop and maintain security documentation, system configurations, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. ## 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